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California school replaces 'Redskins' mascot

Students at a public high school in California selected "RedHawks" as their new mascot.

The vote came after the Colusa Unified School District in voted 3-2 to eliminate the "Redskins" mascot. The change was delayed so that this year's freshmen could graduate with the mascot.

"RedHawks" takes effect during the 2011-12 school year.

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New mascot for Colusa High (The Colusa Sun-Herald 12/5)

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